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Canadian Derek Gee is headed back to the Giro d'Italia, this time leading the Israel-Premier Tech team. The 27-year-old from Ottawa turned heads in his Grand Tour debut at the 2023 Giro when he finished second four times and fourth twice.

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior finally got his hands on a big global player award on Tuesday.

WINNIPEG — Forward Kevin He has agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets, making him the first Chinese-born player to sign an NHL contract. The Jets announced the deal Tuesday.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders received the top grades in the CFL Players' Association's first-ever team report cards.

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats hired Brent Monson as their defensive co-ordinator Tuesday. Monson, a Hamilton native, joins the Ticats after 15 seasons with the Calgary Stampeders, the last six as their defensive co-ordinator.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Rise have added a Canadian forward to their roster, signing Jessica De Filippo. The 23-year-old from St. Lazare, Que.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Brayden Pachal to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$1,187,500, the NHL club announced Tuesday. Pachal has a goal and an assist in 31 games for the Flames this season.

Midfielder Duncan McDonald has been named Canada Soccer’s 2024 Para Player of the Year. The 24-year-old from Powell River, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ, played every minute at the 2024 IFCPF World Cup in Spain, where Canada finished 12th.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Canadian offensive lineman Noah Zerr to a one-year contract extension Tuesday. The six-foot-six, 325-pound Zerr, from Langenburg, Sask.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Roses have signed hometown forward Latifah Abdu to a contract. The Northern Super League team announced the deal Tuesday.